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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.93, 12,322.14 and 6,028.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.93, 12,322.14 and 6,028.43 is: 9,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.93 : 12,322.14 = 6,028.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.93/12,322.14 = 6,028.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.93x = 12,322.14 × 6,028.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.93x = 74,283,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283,189.25/8,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.56

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